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Literary work
The Little Prince
Apr 6, 1943 · United States, France
- lyrical novel
- philosophical fiction
- tale
- children's and young adult literature
- children's fiction
- science fantasy
The Little Prince is a novella written and illustrated by French writer and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It was first published in English and French in the United States by Reynal & Hitchcock in April 1943 and was published posthumously in France following liberation; Saint-Exupéry's works had been banned by the Vichy Regime. The story follows a young prince who visits various planets, including Earth, and addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Despite its style as a children's book, The Little Prince makes observations about life, adults, and human nature.
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- Author
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry